Magnificent Europe 2025 Start Budapest, End Amsterdam

Begin your European adventure in the vibrant city of Budapest. Board your cruise ship and settle into your comfortable accommodation. Enjoy a delicious dinner onboard as you prepare for the exciting journey ahead.

Sail to Bratislava, the 'Coronation City of Kings.' Embark on a walking tour or opt for a 'Tastes of Slovakia' tour. For the more adventurous, hike up to the magnificent Bratislava Castle for breathtaking views of the city. Enjoy breakfast, lunch, and dinner onboard.

Arrive in Vienna, the heart of the Austro-Hungarian Empire. Explore the city's regal splendors, including the majestic Opera House and the former Imperial Palace of the Habsburgs. Conclude your tour in Vienna's historic city center and visit the iconic St. Stephen's Cathedral. Alternatively, enjoy a guided bike tour through Vienna. All meals will be served onboard.

Arrive in Dürnstein, where you can partake in a walking tour to the beautiful blue Baroque Stiftskirche and enjoy a local wine tasting. For a more active adventure, hike up to the fortress where Richard the Lionheart was once held. Later, cruise to Melk, known for its magnificent Benedictine Abbey, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. All meals will be served onboard.

Discover Passau in one of three ways. Enjoy a walking tour and marvel at Gothic and Italian Baroque architecture and St. Stephen's Cathedral. Guests looking for a more active morning can choose between a guided bike tour along the Danube, or a guided hike up to the Veste Oberhaus Fortress. All meals will be served onboard.

Explore one of Germany's best-preserved medieval cities, Regensburg, on a guided walking tour showcasing the city's architectural highlights, including the Old Town Hall and the Porta Praetoria. Alternatively, sample some of Bavaria's specialties or bike to Walhalla. All meals will be served onboard.

Arrive in Nuremberg and choose from three exciting excursions. Enjoy a guided tour through this well-preserved medieval city, showcasing the Imperial Castle, famous town wall, and the legendary fountain of the Market Square. Alternatively, delve into the city's WWII history or partake in a traditional Franconian specialties tasting. All meals will be served onboard.

Start your day with a guided tour of Kaiserburg, Nuremberg's Imperial castle. Explore the historical fortress and its exhibition of military artifacts. Later, visit the former home of Albrecht Dürer, Germany's most famous artist. All meals will be served onboard.

Explore enchanting Bamberg, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. Join a guided walking tour to see its cathedral, Old Town Hall, and elegant old mansions. Alternatively, taste your way through the city sampling smoked beer, pralines, and Hornla, a pastry. For a more active adventure, join a guided bike tour. All meals will be served onboard.

Arrive in Würzburg and join a walking tour or visit its crown jewel, the Baroque Residenz, a UNESCO World Heritage Site. If you prefer to get more active, hike up to the Marienberg Fortress. Alternatively, go to Rothenburg, the best-preserved medieval town in Germany. All meals will be served onboard.

Arrive in Wertheim and join a walking tour, hike to the ruins of Wertheim Castle or go to a pretzel bakery for a delicious tasting. Later, enjoy a scenic cruise to Miltenberg, the 'Pearl of the Main River.' Discover the medieval town on a walking tour or hike to the Miltenberg Castle. All meals will be served onboard.

Arrive in Rüdesheim and choose from a variety of excursions. Go on a walking tour through the vineyards, soar high above the vineyards with a gondola ride to the Niederwalddenkmal Statue, or join a guided bike tour along the scenic Rhine River. Later, visit Siegfried's Mechanical Musical Instrument Museum or taste the town's special delight, Rüdesheimer coffee. All meals will be served onboard.

Cruise to Cologne, home to one of Germany's most revered Gothic masterpieces, the Cologne Cathedral. Join a guided tour through the Old Town and visit the Cologne Rathaus, Germany's oldest town hall, the Old Market, and the Heumarkt. Plus, taste the city's famous Kölsch beer. Alternatively, explore the city's architectural styles on a guided tour or join a guided bike ride along the Rhine. All meals will be served onboard.

Enjoy cruising to Amsterdam, a city renowned for its artistic heritage, elaborate canal system, and narrow houses. Experience the city's charm on a canal cruise. All meals will be served onboard.

Your European adventure comes to an end as you disembark the ship in Amsterdam and prepare for your flight home. Enjoy one last breakfast onboard before bidding farewell to your unforgettable journey.